Get on Steam"Baisu" is a psychological horror game where you play as Detective Clay Kriest, investigating a creepy house to solve a family's dark mystery. Explore photorealistic environments, discover secrets within paintings, and survive lurking horrors in this nerve-wracking adventure. The game features a gripping narrative and immersive environments to test your wits and nerves.
Reviews
- The game features a unique voice command mechanic for the K9 companion, enhancing immersion.
- The atmosphere, graphics, and sound design are praised for creating a genuinely scary experience.
- Multiple endings and a surprising plot twist add replay value and keep the story engaging.
- The game is relatively short, taking around 1-2 hours to complete, which some players feel is not worth the price.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including freezing and input lag, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The story lacks depth and detail, with some players finding the multiple endings to be too similar and not particularly interesting.
- graphics17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their realism and atmospheric quality, with many users highlighting the effective use of bodycam visuals and sound design that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered impressive, some players noted minor issues such as graphical glitches and an irritating fisheye lens effect. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its immersive and unsettling horror experience.
“The graphics and atmosphere were fantastic.”
“What I liked about Baisu: the game has superb sound design and surprisingly realistic looking visuals, considering that it's a rather non-demanding game made by an indie team.”
“Everything from the graphics to the sound, and don't even get me started on the character design!”
“There are bugs/graphical glitches though.”
“What I liked about Baisu: the game has superb sound design, and surprisingly realistic looking visuals (considering that it's a rather non-demanding game that was made by an indie team) - between the bodycam effect and the flashlight, this game looks almost real at times.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique companion commands and polaroid camera mechanics, while others found the overall experience unenjoyable and felt the game was overpriced at $13 for just one hour of content. Additionally, there are concerns that the trailer misrepresents the actual gameplay, leading to disappointment among players.
“I also really loved the unique companion commands and polaroid camera mechanics!”
“You go in there with your dog and the rest is a mix of horror gameplay, creepy elements, and a mysterious story.”
“- the dog mechanic could have been used more”
“The dog mechanic could have been used more.”
“The game is priced a bit too high at $13 for one hour of gameplay.”
“The trailer misleads; the scenes are not representative of the gameplay experience.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging yet lacking in depth, featuring a mix of horror elements and a mysterious plot that keeps players interested. While some players appreciate the compelling narrative and plot twists, others criticize it for being cliché and disjointed, with issues like typos and AI voice quality detracting from the experience. Overall, the story provides a decent backdrop for the gameplay, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate narrative.
“This horror game skips lame jump scares, focusing on a compelling story that kept me interested throughout.”
“You go in there with your dog and the rest is a mix of horror gameplay, creepy elements, and a mysterious story.”
“I'm not used to this horror genre but this seems like a decent game, can't say much without spoiling, but the plot twist got me shook.”
“AI voices, tons of typos, cliché story, input lag for days, unreal asset dump.”
“Kinda lacking in the story side. I had frame drop issues a couple of times, but other than that, it seems like a solid game and I can't wait to see what they put out next.”
“The story revolves around us being called in for help at a specific address.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic graphics and unsettling yet engaging environment. Reviewers note that it effectively combines elements of surprise and humor, creating a unique and immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
“The atmosphere is great and it added an element that took me by surprise.”
“They really nailed it with the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere also hits just right - the house has a very unsettling feeling to it, yet at the same time they even managed to cram a bit of humor in there that somehow doesn't feel out of place.”
“The atmosphere is lacking any real tension; it feels flat and uninspired.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere fails to immerse me, leaving me feeling disconnected.”
“The environment feels lifeless and dull, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its clever integration into the unsettling atmosphere, providing moments of levity that feel appropriate rather than forced. Players have shared amusing experiences, such as unexpected glitches leading to comical situations, which enhance the overall enjoyment.
“The graphics, the ambiance, the pacing, and the humor in it as well.”
“The atmosphere also hits just right - the house has a very unsettling feeling to it, yet at the same time they even managed to cram a bit of humor in there that somehow doesn't feel out of place.”
“It was funny after my game crashed it gave me 2 flashlights, so I was double fisting them for a bit before it went away. Haha.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong appreciation for the music in the game, particularly enjoying the "skibidi" song, which adds to the overall experience. The catchy beat has resonated with users, contributing to their excitement and enjoyment of the game.
“I love the Skibidi song! Does anyone know the name of it? 10/10 game, please make more!”
“I like a song with a Skibidi beat.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers some interesting features, such as voice recording, but lacks significant replay value due to the absence of achievements and its relatively short length. While multiple endings exist, the overall experience may not encourage repeated playthroughs, though some players feel there could be more to explore. Improvements like better voice acting and controller support could enhance the replayability further.
“The game was rather short, though I haven't experienced all the endings yet, so it might have a lot of replay value.”
“It has a lot of nice ideas, and the fact that it records your own voice is a really great feature, which adds to its replayability.”
“It has a lot of nice ideas and recording your own voice is a great feature, but unfortunately, it's not too special otherwise. Since there are no achievements, it lacks real replay value despite having multiple endings. It's nice for a short playthrough or stream, but not much more.”
“The game was rather short, and while I haven't experienced all the endings yet, I feel it might not have a lot of replay value. There should have been a way to pet the dog, and the voice acting wasn't great. Proper controller support with input rebinding would have also improved the experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, including random freezes accompanied by fatal error messages and various bugs and graphical glitches.
“The game is good, but it randomly freezes with a fatal error message.”
“There are bugs and graphical glitches, though.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the review highlights strong elements like graphics and sound, it does not provide specific insights into character development. Therefore, it is unclear how character development is perceived in relation to the overall experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and impressive graphics, contributing to an overall well-optimized experience. Players appreciate the seamless gameplay, which enhances the enjoyment of its engaging horror elements.
“It had everything I could wish for in an indie horror game: unexpected jump scares, a clear objective of what to do, runs smoothly, amazing graphics, and of course the best part - a dog!”
